4th Annual Early Years Forum - Gympie Region

Gympie Regional Council and the Local Level Alliance invite you to this interactive forum which aims to improve outcomes for children (0-8 years) in the Gympie region.

INFORM
• Present a 3 minute snapshot of your service & share a practice challenge/success
• Learn about other programs and services in the region

INSPIRE Into the Wild Theme
• Dr Jayne Clapton: highlights from the latest Australian Early Development Census (AEDC) for Gympie Region and questions for policy and practice
• Keynote Address: Nicki Farrell Educator, Mother and Co-founder/Director of Wildings Forest School will share professional training on breaking down barriers to bush kindy and outdoor learning; risk
assessments for outdoor learning; boosting social skills, numeracy, literacy, art and science through nature play and how to create environmental stewards…all packed with affordable, practical tips and
policy guidance
• Demita and Jade, Kids Bizz Early Education Centre, Tin Can Bay share how they have incorporated bush kindy into their centre

INVIGORATE
• Connect with colleagues in the early years’ sector to improve practice
• Challenge and grow with peers and external speakers

Who Should Attend?
Anyone involved in planning and delivering services and infrastructure for children aged 0-8 and their families
Early Childhood Practitioners
P&Cs
Playgroups coordinators
Homeschool educators
Community service organisations
Students
Government agencies

*Certificate of Participation for Professional Development provided!

For more information please contact Gympie Regional Council's Community Partnerships Team Phone: 1300 307 800 or email community@gympie.qld.gov.au